Assistant Teacher

Description:

Our Early Childhood Education department services low income children ages 2 to 4 in Chelsea and other neighboring communities on the west side of Manhattan. Whether you're a recent graduate who is new to the field, or a seasoned veteran teacher, we welcome all teachers to join Hudson Guild in creating a healthy, nurturing and collaborative learning environment. Following DOH Article 47 programming, our teachers implement curriculum that supports each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help Lead Teacher in carrying out lesson plans and daily activities
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom
• Assist in effectively communicating the development and progress of children with families using cultural sensitivity
• Assist group teacher in maintaining up to date documentation for children in your classroom, including assessing children in the classroom, writing monthly observations, and conducting home visits
• Assist group teacher in maintaining and updating classroom setting regularly
• Attend monthly in-service training and other professional development training
• Follow governing agency guidelines including the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Head Start, Administration for Children’s Services, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: